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Missive from beyond the grave would champion village heroes EXCLUSIVE BY JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@ GMAIL.COM
AS WE mark the 100th anniversary of the Rising of 1916, your Reporter today toasts a community that merits the title ‘revolutionaries of 2016’. If the men and women of 1916 could send a message from beyond the grave, locals would surely be hailed as champions of modern revolution. Families of Newmarket and Hugginstown in South Kilkenny PD\ QRW RZQ D ULÀH EHWZHHQ them but they do possess a cocktail of pride, passion and courage, washed down with gallons of community spirit. As those who eyeballed the British Empire are feted in pomp and ceremony, brave souls from the parish of Aghaviller completed an amazing stone-
Brilliant: Constable William Kearney, aka Willie Kearney, Kilmoganny, noted GAA referee, patrols in Dunnamaggin on Pat Walsh Memorial Day on Sunday Full story and pictures Page 10, 50, 51&52 Pic: Donal Foley faced memorial wall, a reminder that rural families remember. A salute to 1916, started in 2011, completed in 2013, has just been unveiled. It is a wall of fame that stretches from Newmarket Village to Gairdín an Ghorta, a Famine Garden.
The wall is 250 metres long, 820 feet that highlight the class of local artisans. The generosity of Hugginstown concrete king, Davy Doyle and Molloy Undertakers, Callan, allied to volunteers with picks, shovels, diggers and tractors ensured a
memorial wall of beauty. We do not exaggerate when we dub the wall the eight wonder of the world. For, a construction that was priced at €200,000 was built for €15,000! > Continued on Page 4
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Community to honour Famine Garden king JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM
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Our Alice celebrates 103 years young
Welsh wonders at MacDonagh Junction
A LOCAL woman celebrated her 103rd birthday during the week. Alice Costigan of Strathmore Lodge Nursing Home in Callan was born in March, 1913. That was the month that Woodrow Wilson was inaugurated as US President. Also that year the Home Rule Bill was passed by the Parliament in Westminster and the Dublin Lock Out occurred. Alice was three years old when Patrick Pearse read the proclamation on the steps of the *HQHUDO 3RVW 2ŕľśFH LQ 2Âś&RQQHOO Street, Dublin. Alice lived in Ballyfoyle, County Kilkenny. She was married and has one son, Dan. Birthday girl, Alice Costigan with Liam Harvey and Sarah McGrath of Strathmore Lodge Nursing Home, Callan Pic: Donal Foley
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Town of Freshford marches in respect THE 100th anniversary commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising was remembered by the communities of Freshford and Three Castles in Freshford on Easter Sunday. Celebrations started with a parade from St Lachtain’s GAA grounds to The Square via the centre road of The Green. The parade was led by Ballycallan Fife & Drum Marching Band, two Defence Force members and nine members of Freshford Fire Services. A big crowd represented many of the clubs and local
groups, along with individuals carrying banners and waving ÀDJV When the parade reached The Square a commemoration ceremony was presented by Moira Dorgan and consisted of readings, poetry music and song. Niamh Kennedy and Johnny Meagher, in Irish and English, gave a synopsis of Patrick Pearse’s oration at the graveside of O’Donovan Rossa. Gillian Queally sang The Foggy Dew and She Moved Through The Fair, accompanied by musicians Marie Fogarty
(whistle) and Noel Cleere (accordion). Ned Kennedy explained the history of The 1916 Rising. Chris McGrath read the poem His Blood Upon The Rose by Joseph Mary Plunkett. Finally, Tara Hickey read the Proclamation of the Republic. The ceremony ended with Commandant Noel Maher and Private John Flynn of our Defence Forces presenting the Tricolour to senior citizens, Sean Kennedy and Kitty Minogue who had the honour RI UDLVLQJ WKH ÀDJ DIWHU ZKLFK all sang Amhrán Na bhFiann. Ballycallan Fife & Drum Band led Freshford Parade Pics: Terry Campion
Young and young at heart join in tribute
Honouring 1916 was a family affair
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Dunnamaggin pays homage to a favourite son It was a weekend not to forget to remember in the South Kilkenny Village of Dunnamaggin. People came from far and near to pay tribute to local man, Captain Pat Walsh who lost his life in 1921. Families came from England and Germany to join in the celebrations.
Committee and visitors at the Pat Walsh Commemoration Weekend in Dunnamaggin
Left: The Kelsey and O’Shea cousins Pics: Donal Foley
Drive on to Pages 50,51&52 for full story and pictures
Local girl, Cia McCormack gives a display of Irish dancing
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Courtney is Callan Rose Kim Fogarty, fourth from right, manager, Bank of Ireland, Callan, main sponsors of the Callan Rose competition is pictured with a pretty bunch of Roses
Brave Time in Goresbridge
Callan Rose 2016, Courtney Doheny, right, with last year’s Rose, Eimear Roantree
KILCUMNEY Players present Of This Brave Time by Jimmy Murphy in Ionad Dara, Goresbridge on this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8.30pm each evening. The play is based on eye witness accounts of the Easter Rising in 1916 in Dublin. The Bureau of Military History (BMH) was set up to record the memories of eye witnesses of the pivotal period in Irish history from 1913 to 1921. The accounts on which the play is based were given by survivors during the 1940s and 1950s but were not released until 2003 after
the last witness had died. The cast: Joe Meaney, Yvonne Devitor, Ciara Murphy, John Whitely, Paul Behan and Elizabeth Keyes. They are joined by ¿YH QHZ \RXQJ PHPEHUV 1LDmh O’Neill, Leann Wall, Emma Blake, Josh Barcoe and Dylan Hunston. Backstage and production team includes Finousa Hanlon, Tim Carr, Ann Lennon, Eoin Murphy, Maeubh Brennan, Niamh Connolly, Gerry Kavanagh, Jim Hanlon and Mary Meaney. Tickets ₏10 and ₏5 at door.
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Local friends lead Good Friday Walk JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM
TWO LOCAL youngsters carrying a cross led a prayer walk across Kilkenny City on Good Friday. Friends, Shane O’Donoghue, 0D\¿HOG DQG 6WHSKHQ 6FDOODQ New Orchard are members of Medjugorje Youth. The relay walk, The Way of WKH &URVV VDZ GL྾HUHQW SDLUV of mainly young people carrying the cross as the procession p of an estimated 200 stopped at seven prayer points on the dusk journey from St John’s hn’s Church in the parish of St John’s ohn’s to St Mary’s Cathedral. HW ZHUH UH3UD\HUV DW WKH R྾VHW ZHUH UHcited by Bishop Seamus Freeman who also said the closing prayers at the cathedral. The Relic of the True Cross was ry’s. The on display at St Mary’s. relic was a gift to thee cathedral us 1X. in 1860 by Pope Pius me that the It is the second time relic was used on Good Friday for blessing of thosee who atervice. tend the walk and service. The local relic hass for many den and on years remained hidden IRU WKH ¿UVW )ULGD\ PDQ\ VDZ LW IRU WKH ¿UVW time.
At the cathedral, a doctor’s prayer was read by Dr John &XGGLK\ RI $\U¿HOG 0HGLFDO Practice, Kilkenny City. Jamie Malone, son of Mayor Joe also did a reading. Singing at the St Mary’s Service was by the Kilkenny Gospel Choir, conducted by Ossory Vocations’ Director, Fr Willie Purcell. The latest walk was No. 16 in a series.
The changing of the guard on the city amble
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Image of the Relic of the True Cross Eminent local GP, Dr John Cuddihy read a doctor’s prayer
Leading a Good Friday procession were Shane O’Donoghue and Stephen Scallan Pics: Martin Doheny
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Youth to the fore in city prayer amble
Enda Kenneally, Stephen Scallan, Mikey Butler and Jamie Malone Pics Martin Doheny
Bishop Freeman reads at St John’s Church at start of the Good Friday Prayer Walk
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It’s lollipops and crisps now, instead of wages JIMMY RHATIGAN
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HE GENERAL Election has passed. Many of the old guard are back in DĂĄil Eireann while others who, in the view of the electorate, may have been past their sell by dates, were not returned to the corridors of power. Into the history books too has gone the pre-election hysteria where candidates of all hues bombarded QHZVSDSHU RŕľśFHV ZLWK FKHDS VKRWV at opponents, promised this, that and the other to whoever cared to believe that a delivery man or woman would eventually arrive. Not surprisingly, things have gone unbelievably quiet. Politicians who feared that their seats might have been pulled from under their precious backsides are breathing normally again. It would probably be fair to say that a majority of newsrooms have not heard a peep from a politician in recent weeks. No need to hurl brickbats now. No need to have a cut at an opponent or an indirect shot at a party colleague. ‘Phone lines are silent. The postman is not as busy. Emails and text messages are history. Column inches are safe again from propaganda masquerading as hot news. And social media is spared some woeful nonsense. Political circus Meanwhile, the political circus that is DĂĄil Éireann is in season. Most deputies, it would appear, are sitting comfortably again, not needing to court the electorate for votes. Community meetings are not as well attended as they were before the big vote. Some politicians are even conspicuous by their absence from local funerals. The notion is that we may have believed them all, or at least some of them in their mad rush to the
lucrative stomping ground that is the corridors of Kildare Street. As an electorate, we are either apathetic, totally disinterested or else we have got to the stage where, perhaps for the good of our health, we no longer pay too much attention to the shenanigans of politicians. We have diehards defending their particular party stance as horse trading is in vogue in the Dåil. But, as far as we can ascertain, not even a foal has changed hands, no agreements, no deals, lashings of ZDྡH DQG D WZR ¿QJHUHG VDOXWH WR our people. The gospel of transparency so often preached by Enda Kenny is a mere myth. Party leaders who seemed prepared to go into a boxing ring WR VHWWOH WKHLU GL྾HUHQFHV EHIRUH WKH election are now buddies again. The odd scud The charade that is party rivalry has taken a back seat, apart from the odd VFXG EHLQJ ¿UHG 1RERG\ VHHPV WR care a hoot that we still don’t have HYHQ D ZKL྾ RI D *RYHUQPHQW VLQFH experienced campaigners and some rookies were catapulted to power on February 26. The big worry is that nobody seems to be worried. After all, the weather is improving, Spring is in the air and what will hopefully be a long, hot summer beckons, a time for tired politicians WR KHDG R྾ RQ YDFDWLRQ It would perhaps suit many of them if nothing changed before the circus breaks up for holidays. Sure, someone, somewhere will turn a key LQ D GRRU VZLWFK R྾ D OLJKW RU FKDQJH a bulb. And what the hell, it doesn’t really matter whether anyone does anything while we are in limbo. Maybe our politicians have sucked on truth lozenges and are telling us that our country would run just as well without them? They are certainly doing a damn good job of shooting themselves in the foot, or feet perhaps. An unholy mess They are not in a hurry to clean up what is now an unholy mess. It is sad, it is awful arrogance. Inter-party exchanges will be spun as
Fantastic locals in Newmarket and Hugginstown ‘technical discussion’ and TDs will tell us that they are doing everything possible to put a new show on the road. If Fianna FĂĄil and Fine Gael jump into bed together, the likelihood is that there could be a short marriage. But they could surprise us. We have been told that the Greens are thinking in a particular way, that Labour will or won’t do such a thing. Independents are exactly what it says on the tin and Sinn FĂŠin would seem to have no problem returning to Opposition benches. We would suspect that the last thing that any of them want is another quick election. That could prove costly for some, particularly those who may have made it by the skin of their teeth in February. For General Election 2016 our people turned out in reasonably good numbers to exercise their franchise. The way our politicians are
behaving, the same might not happen again as big numbers are getting fed up to stalling antics and stupid spin. That would be a sad day for our country. If primary school pupils were to misbehave, they would be saddled with up lines of discipline: I must show respect for my teacher. 7KH WLPH PD\ EH ULJKW WR ÀXVK RXU entire cockeyed political system down the sink and drown it in Irish Water! If our politicians continue to behave like brazen youngsters, then they should be treated as such. Cancel their wage packets and give them a lollipop and a packet of crisps. The bunch of them have no problem twiddling their thumbs as homelessness worsens, evictions become commonplace and our health system is still teetering on the brink. Minor problems, our politicians
might utter. After all, politicians too have their problems as they grapple with the task of being honest and honourable with each other! Perhaps we should suggest to our politicians that they visit the Newmarket, Hugginstown area of South Kilkenny where, as outlined in our exclusive story today, a responsible community, good people ZKR PD\ YRWH IRU GLŕľľHUHQW SDUWLHV have come together for the good of their parish and to pay respects to the men and women of 1916. A super project where they built a memorial wall, estimated to cost â‚Ź200,000 was constructed for â‚Ź15,000. That is what good planning, good manners, dedication, generosity and co-operation can get you. What corner of the DĂĄil bar would those excellent qualities be hidden in?
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Watergate hosts moving story of The 1916 Rising FINAL rehearsals are continuing for the production of They Stood by Pearse’s Side to be staged in The Watergate Theatre at 8pm on Tuesday, April 5. There is a cast of about 40 in the production, made up of actors, soloists, choir members and musicians. Show Director is Frank Allen, Dublin. Director of Music is Noreen Cooney, and the leader of the musicians is Billy Carrigan. Many of the Kilkenny actors already have stage experience and the cast includes new young local actors who will be heard of in the future. The production has been helped by assistant producers Michael Somers, Coon and Clare McHugh, Bagenalstown. Three of the actors are from
Dublin. Tomás Gleeson plays the part of Pádraig Pearse, Glen Gannon will feature as Thomas MacDonagh and Ciarán McDonnell as James Connolly. Several solo singers, members of the choir and individual musicians are wellknown local entertainers. Some well-known Dublin relatives of the executed leaders will attend the performance. Muriel McAuley, granddaughter of Thomas MacDonagh and grandniece RI *UDFH *L൵RUG ZKR PDUULHG Joseph Mary Plunkett hours before his execution, will be at the performance. Pearse Bruton, grandson of Cathal Brugha who was seriously wounded in South Dublin Union during the rising, will also attend.
Nora Comiskey, President of the 1916-1921 Club and Roscommon-born, Pádraig Beirne, treasurer of the same club, will be there. Many relatives of Kilkenny people who took prominent parts in the Irish War of Independent are supporting the production and both they and members of their extended families are going along to support the actors, singers and musicians. The producers and the actors, singers and musicians are doing their utmost to make the night an entertaining occasion and one to remember. For booking contact Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny, 056-7761674 or go to: www.watergatetheatre. com
Pics by Donal Foley at weekend rehearsals
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Amorous bulls eye cow girls JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM
IT WAS what we might with respect call a fantastic load of bull. Kilkenny Bull Sale at CillĂn Hill attracted big attention. But, along with being an DXFWLRQ RI VRPH RI WKH ÂżQHVW bulls that Mother Ireland has
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up to ogle the boys, we simply do not know, but the superbly groomed steers were certainly in FRQÂżGHQW PRRG DV WKH\ SDUDGHG in their birthday suits. On a more serious note, the ÂżUVW 3UHPLHU 6DOH RI IRU Kilkenny Agricultural Bull Showing/Sale had entries from nearly all counties in the republic. Good demand One hundred and forty one EXOOV ZHUH RQ RŕľľHU 7KHUH ZDV D good demand for all breeds with the Limousin having the highest clearance. Top price in the latter section ZDV Âź $QJXV KDG D YHU\ good clearance, with a top price RI Âź Joe and Michael Moran, local EUHHGHUV IURP 3RZHUVWRZQ Goresbridge secured Champion in the Angus section, getting a SULFH RI Âź In the Hereford section, local breeder Tom Brennan, Balleen, )UHVKIRUG PDGH Âź ZLWK KLV reserve champion, purchased by local breeder Joe Maher, Rathmoyle. In the other breeds the top 6LPPHQWDO PDGH Âź DQG LQ the Friesian section the top price ZDV Âź 7KH QH[W 3UHPLHU 6DOH 6KRZ LV RQ $SULO DW &LOOtQ +LOO
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CASTLECOMER Presentation National School Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Council host their annual feast of running in their local Discovery Park on April 24. The event has 10k and 5k races and a 2k family fun run. It will be the second running of the 10k distance and the fourth for the 5k. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inaugural 10k races were won by Keith Galbraith and Joanne Carroll, while Castlecomer ACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lauren Dermody and Tom Dunne, Abbeyleix, Ballyroan AC won the 5k races. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once again Castlecomer Presentation is delighted to be DVVRFLDWHG ZLWK DQG WR EHQHÂżW IURP this event,â&#x20AC;? said school principal and running enthusiast Margaret Maxwell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our pupils are already in training and it helps us to promote an active, healthy lifestyle right from the beginningâ&#x20AC;? added Margaret. Online 2QOLQH UHJLVWUDWLRQ LV ÂżOOLQJ up and will remain open up to 6pm on April 22 through www. RunCastlecomer.com Participants are encouraged to register in advance as chip timing LV DVVXUHG IRU WKH ÂżUVW However registration is also SRVVLEOH RQ UDFH GD\ IURP DP to 10am. Entry costs: 10k, â&#x201A;Ź15 online (â&#x201A;Ź20 on the day) and 5k, â&#x201A;Ź12 online (â&#x201A;Ź15 on the day) A 2k family fun run starts at
Run launch: Shay Bollard, Shirley Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Gorman and Gerry Reynolds are joined by students from Castlecomer Presentation Convent National School at the launch of Credit Union 10k DP ZKHUH IDPLOLHV FDQ HQWHU on the day for â&#x201A;Ź20 and individuals â&#x201A;Ź5. Credit due The event would not be possible without generous support from Castlecomer Credit Union who sponsor cash prizes. Gerry Reynolds, manager Castlecomer Credit Union said they were delighted to be associated again with the conventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s running event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ethos of the credit union is to support and work with community events and projects and this certainly ticks that box,â&#x20AC;?
Gerry added. Chip timed %RWK UDFHV VWDUW DW DP DQG both will be chip timed. There are FDVK SUL]HV IRU SRGLXP ÂżQLVKHUV IRU ladies and gents in both races. The undulating route showcases the beauty of the park as it meanders along scenic trails and around the beautiful lakes and under the new zip wire. About 85% RI WKH UXQ LV Rŕľľ URDG The renowned post-race feast, thanks to the parents of the school awaits all participants in the Estate Yard.
Light fantastic in â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Comer and Conahy
AN ALLOCATION of â&#x201A;Ź55,000 for Conahy under the Municipal District Roadworkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scheme 2016 will bring footpathsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Conahy Village, new public lighting and passing bays at Church Road, Jenkinstown. â&#x20AC;&#x153; Over the last number of months I have been raising these matters with senior engineers and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m delighted that they have taken my views and the views of the wider community on board,â&#x20AC;? Councillor Pat Fitzpatrick told The Reporter.
Meanwhile, for the second consecutive year, Castlecomer Municipal District has approved funding for new public lighting. Councillor Maurice Shortall says the money will continue for the duration of this electoral term. Included in the 2016 Scheme are Johnswell (4), Conahy (4), Paulstown (6), Upper Ballyhemmon, Castlecomer (1). Additional funding has been approved for Civil Works at Moneenroe.
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From darkness to light for Pieta House THERE WAS a big crowd at our Design Centre as Pieta House launched Kilkennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Darkness Into Light. Joan Freeman, founder of Pieta House, was joined by members of local organisations and volunteers. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event is on May 7and Kilkenny City is to host the event again. Darkness Into Light is an early morning experience which begins in darkness at 4.15am as thousands of people walk or run a 5km route while dawn is breaking. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event attracted over 100,000 participants in over 80 locations across Ireland and
abroad. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Darkness Into Light in Kilkenny was an incredible success and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re delighted that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hosting the event again this year,â&#x20AC;? said Joan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so grateful for continued support. Your courage, vision and generosity has helped Pieta House to bring hope to over 5,000 people alone last year. Together weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re leading the way with Darkness Into Light now reaching communities from Kilkenny to Abu Dhabi and many more across the world,â&#x20AC;? she added. Online registration and further details are available on
www.darknessintolight.ie For more information on Darkness Into Light in Kilkenny contact Marie Peelo, 01-6282111.
Rehab collected 2,700 euro THE Rehab Kilkenny Church Gate collection raised â&#x201A;Ź2,700. Rehab has thanked the public and collectors. All money raised goes directly to Rehab Care, William Street, Kilkenny.
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Add a splash of colour to your garden Inga’s Eye On Design For all your home & interior tips THE clocks have gone forward, the evenings are longer,walkers have taken to the roads and we are looking at our gardens again but,is it a pretty sight ? With the long dark wet winter behind us, we are suddenly awakened to the reality of much work to be done. Lawns have to be manicured, shrubs planted, seeds sown, decking to be cleaned and patio slabs to be power-hosed
and brought back to some semblance of what they originally looked like. It’s an infectious time as once one job is tackled it highlights other areas and suddenly you are on a roll. This brings me to an important component of our gardens... the patio. Irish weather permitting this should be our summer dining room. This is where we barbecue, sit, eat, drink and
Shades of blue, orange, yellow and green look wonderful in the garden and add a touch of colour to brighten up wet Irish summer days.
read with family and friends. So let’s have a look at our garden furniture. Whether it’s a matter of taking the wire brush to metal chairs and sand-
ing and varnishing or painting the wooden variety, it’s time to give it a new look. Last year I sanded my own wooden table and chairs. They really looked
lacklustre from wear and tear. I chose a lovely French blue and it changed the whole look of the patio. Why stop at blue? Shades of orange, yel-
low and green look wonderful too and will brighten up wet Irish summer days. Oh the thoughts of barbecues and long bright summer evenings.
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Indoors bargains for outdoors IT’S BRIGHT, colourful, inviting and welcoming. Beautifully laid out indoors, the Regatta Great Outdoors caught local attention on Thursday when hurling hero, Jackie Tyrrell cut the ribbon at WKH R൶FLDO RSHQLQJ RI WKH QHZ MacDonagh Junction store. The international brand UHQRZQHG IRU D൵RUGDEOH DQG VW\OLVK RXWGRRU DSSDUHO IRU men, women and children EULQJV VL[ QHZ MREV SOXV WZR QHZ UHJLRQDO VWD൵ ³:H DUH GHOLJKWHG WR RSHQ our seventh standalone store in MacDonagh Junction and KRSH WR DWWUDFW QHZ IRRWIDOO WR WKH VKRSSLQJ FHQWUH DV ZHOO DV creating jobs in the vibrant city of Kilkenny,” Regatta Ireland Director, Brian Fox told The Reporter. ³:LWK SODQV WR PRUH WKUHH PRUH VWRUHV LQ WKH ¿UVW KDOI
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(Above): Proud locals with guest speaker, Jim Maher, second from right. From left, Stephen Cassin, Dixie Burke, Willie Barron and Thomas Power
(Left): The youngest attender, two and a half year old Sophia Dwyer in the arms of her dad, Seán
(Below): From left, Lily Burke, Maureen Kenneally, Molly Moran and Pattie Doyle Pics: Donal Foley
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Salute our brilliant champions
Mighty St Kieranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: All-Ireland champions yet again Pics: Donal Foley
Supoort from the terraces
St Kieranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caption, Tommy Walsh, a cousin of the former Kilkenny star of the same name, pictured with match referee, Diarmuid Kirwan of Cork
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Big match report and more pics Pages 86&87
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News The pipes were calling
With love to a man of courage
So proud to wear the medals Pics Donal Foley
A proud future generation step it out
Centenary Committee chair, Ned Kirwan thanks his fellow committee members and a dedicated local community
A packed Dunnamaggin Village
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Over 1,000 united in memory
Defence Forces played a vital role Pics: Donal Foley
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The Hunger Games, Mockingjay part 2
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Realizing the stakes are no longer just for survival, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) teams up with her closest friends, including Peeta (Josh Hutcherson), Gale (Liam Hemsworth) and Finnick for the ultimate mission. They leave District 13 to liberate the citizens of war-torn Panem and assassinate President Snow. What lies ahead are mortal traps, dangerous enemies and moral choices that will determine the future of millions.
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Michael Lyng Motors Ltd Michael Lyng Motors Ltd was established by Michael and Mary Lyng in November 1996. They secured the Mitsubishi franchise and after a very productive and successful two years the Hyundai franchise was secured in March 1998. Michael Lyng Motors operates state-of-the-art premises at Hebron Road, Kilkenny and Sleaty Road Carlow. Michael Lyng Motors are also the new main dealers for Ford in Kilkenny City and County. Michael Lyng Motors now offers car, van, 4x4 sales and servicing plus all the back up services expected of a top line Ford dealership.
Clinic of the week
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Auraliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park West Clinic is a leading cosmetic surgery provider for the Irish market. Established in November 2011, Park West Clinic now has three highquality clinics and a state-of-the-art hospital. The clinics are located in Park West Dublin, Kilkenny and Limerick. Auralia prides itself on its outstanding levels of patient care, using only the highest quality products. All of Auraliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surgeons are Irish Medical Council registered and are all specialists in their given field. Visit auralia. ie for more information.
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Event of the week
Gowran Park On Sunday April 17 at Gowran Park racecourse, darts fans will be treated to an evening with one of the greatest darts players of all time, Phil â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Powerâ&#x20AC;?Taylor. This one-off show will give darts enthusiasts the chance to see Taylor up close and personal and for a select few to meet and chat with him. For more information about the event and to purchase tickets call Gowran Park on 0567726699
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Book of the week
A Pocket History of the 1916 Rising by Tony Potter Originally aimed as a book for tourists, A Pocket History of the 1916 Rising has soared to the top of the Irish bestseller list last week as commemoration events took place across the country. This book explains what happened in the years before and after the Rising, as well as providing an exciting day-by-day account of the events themselves, and biographies of the leading figures.
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Everything Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Come to Expect, by The Last Shadow Puppets A lot has changed between The Last Shadow Puppetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2008 debut and this long-awaited follow-up from Alex Turner and Miles Kane. Unlike their debut, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Everything Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Come To Expectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fixated on the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s baroque-pop of Scott Walker and David Axelrod, although a different vibe and era â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s soft-rock and blue-eyed soul â&#x20AC;&#x201C; does prevail in places. Owen Pallett is the albumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unsung hero with his sweeping, cinematic string arrangements.
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Game of the week
Gran Turismo 6 The sixth entry in the series celebrates 15 years of Gran Turismo and promises to bring an even greater level of authenticity to every car and every race. There are plenty of cars to choose from, over 1200 in fact, ranging from vintage classics to todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top designs, with cars from the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Bugatti. There are plenty of cool customisation options like wheels and aero parts for you to make your car your own. Gran Turismo 6 handles better with improved suspension and tyres fed back to your controller.
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 Fourteen years on from Nia Vardalosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comedy about a GreekAmerican woman getting married, this sequel shows that parenting and marriage is becoming tougher for Toula and husband Ian. Not only has their relationship lost some of its spark, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also dealing with a rebellious teenager who clashes with Greek traditions. When a shocking family secret comes to light, the entire Portokalos clan makes plans to come together for an even bigger wedding than before.
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App of the week
Google Fit If you indulged a bit too much over Easter, then Google Fit is the app for you. Google Fit not only tracks your activity, including walking, running and cycling, but it brings together information from third party apps and devices to bring you a comprehensive view of your fitness so you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to switch from app to app. With the ability to set goals and see stats and graphs you can really keep track of your progress and being able ot do it all in one place makes it less of a chore.
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Later this week, the Last Quarter Moon coincides with Mercury aligning with Uranus now travelling through your sign. This may be indicative of reaching a final phase in a career journey. True, it could take a few months yet before you reach the summit. Even so, it should be apparent before the end of this working week that you will soon be working toward fresh objectives. True, you could be tired of hearing this. It’s probable that you will need to dig deep before the end of the month. This could be at a financial level, but might as easily be about determining exactly what is covered by previously given estimates. There may be a few surprises in store. It’s always possible that these will be of the positive variety. It might also be that someone who’s been doing a task for you, will have done more for the agreed price than you expected. On the very last day of March, there is a Last Quarter Moon. Though not exactly aligned with Pluto, the planetary picture is sufficiently close to suggest the likelihood of an ending or at least awareness that a phase is coming to a close. You might even be excited by the options this will bring in its wake. Meetings with those born under your own sign, or under Virgo, could take exciting twist. On the very last day of March, there is a Last Quarter Moon in your opposite sign. That same day, Mercury and Uranus align at the very top of your solar chart. It’s hard to see this as being anything other than some kind of ‘full stop moment’. It could be that you are unsettled by news affecting a partner or by developments within the family. Though in part expected, it may be that plans have to be changed at short notice. This week is should be hugely productive.Though Saturn is now retrograde in another of the Fire signs, positive aspects between it and Mercury in the other Fire sign, could indicate a point of balance. At the very worst, you might determine a bottom line. At best however you could find agreement with those who until recently were saying a firm‘no’.True, around the Last Quarter Moon onThursday, you may be given information you’d rather not have heard. With Saturn now retrograde at the base of your solar chart, you could, perhaps, take a deep breath and adjust your pace as you read through and consider documents and conversations held earlier in the month.What at one level might seem a gamble, could yet turn into an educated risk.You have a gift for probing and asking the right questions.
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The Last Quarter Moon on March 31 is in another of the Cardinal signs. Though not in exact alignment with Pluto, it is close enough to suggest it will mark the beginning of the last phase in a project that began around two years ago. With this knowledge, and with a new plan emerging, you should conclude the month energised. You might wonder if those close to you will be able to cope with this new involvement, you might agree that there is a danger of you being overstretched. Saturn is now retrograde. At some level you could feel as though the brakes have been applied. This, together with the Last Quarter Moon on the last day of March, might leave you wondering exactly what it is that you’ve gained in recent months. In fact, and with the assistance most likely of someone born under one of the Fire signs of Aries, Leo or Sagittarius, you might agree that actually you have made progress.
Thursday’s Last Quarter Moon coincides with important aspects involving both Mercury and Uranus. This then, could prove an important turning point. A strong possibility is that surprising news from a younger generation will prompt you to think differently about travel arrangements and how these can be organised. It’s quite possible that all this will coincide with discussions about property management. Thursday’s Last Quarter Moon is in your sign. For many people this will mark the perhaps quite sudden completion of a project. The fact that this coincides with the end of the month and end of first quarter of the year suggests this will be an important moment. You though may be as excited by future alliances. It may soon be apparent, that there are exciting projects waiting in the wings and that others have already suggested you should be part of their team. If there are loose ends to attend to, attending to these before the end of the month could seem a good idea. True, you might be in some trepidation as to someone’s reaction to a request. It might also be that you each need to acknowledge an ‘elephant in the room’. Despite all this, you could surprise yourself and others by reacting in such a way that shows you’re more interested in the future than the past. Activity at the very apex of your solar chart suggest that much of this week will be spent considering your future and any limitations put on it. Property matters may well have your full attention. It’s probable that contact with those who have either been in further education or just returned from long distance travel will set you thinking slightly differently. Thursday’s Last Quarter Moon happens to coincide with an alignment that puts full focus on your particular talents and, to some extent, financial management.
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.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ .LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO &RXQFLO I, Micheal Moloney wish to apply to the above authority on behalf of James Dunne for the following works: 1) Retention Planning permission for constructed cattle shed and associated site works. 2) Full planning permission to construct new cattle shed over slatted tank and all other associated works at Killamery, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
I, Micheal Moloney wish to apply to the above authority on behalf of Pat Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Neill & Sinead Monahan for permission consequent on the grant of outline permission ref: 15/646 to construct a bungalow, entrance, waste treatment system with percolation area, Borehole, soakpits and all other associated site works at Graigue Hayden, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ .LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO &RXQFLO Planning Permission is sought by Bridget and Brendan Kilbane for demolition of existing derelict, former residential structure, construction of a new semi-dormer - split level four bedroom dwelling, new site entrance, waste water treatment system and all associated site works at Rahora, Co. Kilkenny. Signed: Mark Bannon, PBA architects, Stoneyford, Kilkenny. 087 6196527. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
We, John & Martin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donovan intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for full planning permission to construct a slatted unit with cubicles, a manure pit and associated works at Curraghmore, Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours of 9.00a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.00p.m. and 2.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of â&#x201A;Ź20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.
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New Grass Mower: Last Wednesday saw the arrival of our new John Deere mower which cost in excess of €70,000. Our old mower was more than 10 years old so we did need to upgrade it. I must say that the task of securing funding for this very expensive but necessary piece of equipment fell to a small group of incredibly dedicated and hard working members of our club. It was the hard work of Mossie Skehan, Cathal O’Reilly, Pat Mulrooney and a few others who worked tirelessly to get a grant for the majority of the capital outlay from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport under its Sports Capital Program with assistance from our local TD John Paul Phelan. Deputy Phelan was at the club for the arrival of our new state of the art mower. This will now mean we have no excuses not to play good golf as the fairways will be mown to perfection! Easter weekend open Champagne scramble: Our Easter open got off to a fantastic start on Good Friday with an almost full field with many visitors from surrounding clubs. Teams out early in the morning had a distinct advantage in that it was relitivly benign early on but the wind began to blow later in the afternoon which made the finishing holes distinctly difficult. We had some very good scores in on the first day with one 102 pointer. On Saturday conditionds were very bad and it was not easy for the teams who braved the elements. On Sunday while the rain stayed away we had very strong winds which would have tested the skills and determination of golfers of any ability. Easter Monday was thankfully a very good day and we had a good turnout of teams with teams which had missed out on Saturday playing on Monday. We had 53 teams in total playing which with the weather that prevailed over the weekend was very good. The winners, on an incredible score of 106 were John Sheil (17) John Hayes (25) John Millea (14) and Tommy Manogue (4) they shot four 7 pointers on the back 9 to have 56 points on the back 9, fabulous shooting. In 2nd place by virtue of a stronger back 9 on a great score of 104 were Jeff Lynch (5) David Lynch (13) Eoin Carey (16) Denis Carey (10) they had an equally good back 9 shooting 55 points. In 3rd place on an equally fantastic score which would win most other weekend of 104 were Murt Duggan (21) Liam Duggan (12) Jim Kirby (18) and John D Grace (18). 4th place went to Martin Maher, Ned O’Brien, M. O’Brien and A. Maher with a score of 103 points. Coming 5th and having travelled all the way from Cork to compete were Pat Landers (16) Michael Landers (18) Noel Landers (17) and Sonny Landers(17) with a score of 102. 6th place went to a fantastic team of ladies with a great score of 100 and except for two holes would have done much better. They started with an eight pointer and had the 2nd best front nine 53 points of the top six teams. It was their back 9 which let them down. They were Rita O’Neill (7) Ann Wemyss (13) Helena McCormack (19) and Teresa O’Neill (23). The winner of the raffle held alongside the golf was won by Ryan O’Dwyer (€100) 2nd was John Kinchella and 3rd prize went to Joe Tierney. Well done to all who competed we had a great weekend of golf despite the inclement weather and this fundraiser will help throughout the year to help our Junior
section. Interclub Teams 2016: It is only a very few days before team selections are finalised so if you are interested please do put your name down for inclusion on the team panels to represent your club. The sheets for team selection are still up in the mens locker room notice board. Club foursomes and scratch cup matchplay and singles qualifier 2016: If you wish to play in the club foursomes competition or the scratch cup this year the entry forms are now up in the men’s locker room. Entry this year is still only €6 for the foursomes and €10 for the scratch cup. The club singles for men will be held over the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd of April next. The winner of the qualifier, along with the winner of the Ladies section singles qualifier, will be eligible to go forward to a regional qualifier and then to an all Ireland final round with the chance to qualify and play in the Pro-Am before the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. Membership for 2016: Rates for 2016 have been held at the same rate across all membership categories, which are great value for access to a fantastic golf course and to benefit from such a friendly and inclusive club, for everyone. We have fantastic deals for new or lapsed members from €499 (€449 for seniors). Membership for existing members remains at €549. We are offering full membership for €399 which includes your insurance and GUI fee, with no joining fee, to members aged between 21 and 31. That represents amazing value and full details/finance options are available from Margaret on 056-7725136. Junior Club News: The Junior section led by Joe Cuddihy and Bernie Madigan had their charges out for practice Last Thursday and over 40 potential stars of the future turned out for a 9 hole 4 person team scramble competition in lovely conditions on a course that is looking fabulous in 1st place were Colm Nolan , Jack Canavan and Aoibhe Murphy and Mia Ryan 2nd were Cathal Brett, Emmet Nolan, Amy O’ Halloran and Thomas Langton and in 3rd place were Elle Madigan, Anna O’ Brien, Diarmuid Langton and Tommy Cody. They held a quiz and had a meal in the clubhouse afterwards and a thoroughly enjoyable evening was had by all. Men’s Competitions: The draw sheets are up in the men’s locker room notice board for the first round of the mens club fourball competition, please try to have your matches played within the prescribed time frame. First round to be finished by the end of April.The RGA played the annual Simon O’Brien Trophy on Monday the 21st last and they had a great turnout with 44 starters. Last years winner once again came out on top, Liam Duggan had a great score over 15 holes of 38 points. Other results in the competition were in category 1 in 1st Liam Brennan 37 points 2nd Johnny Butler 33 points on count back and 3rd Paddy Grace on 33 points. In category 2 in 1st Larry O’Shea had 36 points on count back 2nd Padraig McMurrow 36 points and 3rd Seamus Foster with 32 points. The first Senior Alliance outing for 2016 will be on Monday 11th of April and the venue will be the Gold Coast. The timesheet is available from Don Bolger. Our Open Wednesday competition sponsored by O’Dwyers Golf stores was won on the 23rd last in great fashion by the ever smiling Tommy Phelan with a great score of 39 points. He was closely followed in 2nd place by Pat O’Keefe with a score
of 38 Points. Ladies Competitions: The winner of the ladies competition held on St.Patricks day was Mary Barry with 36 points. On the 22nd the 9 hole competition winner was Maura O’Mahoney on 18 points. Our Ladies also had an 18 hole three person team event which was won by Helen McCormack, Jo Staunton and Eilish Ahern with a great score of 67 points. In 2nd place with a score of 61 points were Kathleen Phelan, Margaret Comerford and Marie O’Riordan. Fixtures Diary weekending 2nd April: Wednesday 30th March: Open singles stableford sponsored by O’Dwyers Golf Shops. Thursday 31st March: Senior Ladies tee time 10am-12am Saturday 2nd April: Men’s Singles Qualifier Sunday 3rd April: Men’s Singles Qualifier Monday 4th April: RGA Tee-times 11am to 1 pm Tuesday 5th April: Ladies Day Course condition update: The course in once again in fantastic condition and our grounds men should be congratulated for having it so superb under such difficult conditions over the last number of months. The work done on the pathways and the fairways has enhanced an already fantastically well kept course. The greens for this time of year are sublime and will be, no doubt, in incredible condition for the summer ahead. Our course is a testament to the hard work of a very dedicated and hard working team led by Tommy Manogue, well done. Golf Lessons: If you are interested in improving your golf we have a fantastic offer at the moment with 4 golf lessons for only €40 for male and female members. Beginners Lessons for both male and female will be commencing April 16th. Please contact Margaret in the office on 0567725136 to register. Easter Raffle: The draw for the fantastic Easter egg was made last Wednesday 23rd of March and the winner was a Gentleman from Cavan Mr. Liam McCardle and in second place in the Easter hamper draw was Ann O Shea, in 3rd Deirdre Boyle (Carlow) 4th Miriam Fennelly in 5th Seamus Cuddihy and finally in 6th place Claire Henriques. Club Lotto: Week 1 Results for a jackpot of €1350 and the numbers drawn were 10,15,18. There was no winner. There were 3 lucky dip winners of €30 each . The sellers were John Grace, The clubhouse Bar and John Kirwan. Next week’s jackpot is €1550. We would like to thank you for your support as this is a vital part of our club and the people behind running it deserve our sincere thanks as they do Trojan work which may sometimes be forgotten. Ladies Spring League: the entry form for the 2016 ladies spring league is on the desk in the ladies locker room. All ladies interested in playing please put your name on the list now starting date will be at the end of March and the teams will be posted up in the locker rooms. We will have two months to complete this competition. Rules of golf you may not know: Although you’re not allowed to move loose impediments, such as insects in a hazard, and the boundary of a water hazard extends vertically, it’s OK to swat a flying insect before playing from a hazard. DECISION 13-4/16.5 Golf Joke of the week: An extremely
dedicated golfer dies and finds himself at the gates to heaven where St. Peter tells the man he has lived an exemplary life and he can go straight in. The man asks, “St. Peter, where is the golf course?” “I’m terribly sorry,” replies St. Peter, “but that’s one thing we don’t have here.”The man, very disappointed, turns and decides that he will see if the situation is any better in hell. On the road to hell, he is greeted by the devil who has already heard of the golfer’s rejection of heaven. “This way, sir,” says the devil, “the finest championship 18 holes you are likely to find this side of St. Andrews.” The golfer looks around and agrees that it is the finest course he has ever seen and decides he’d rather spend eternity there than in heaven, so he signs up for the full package. “So,” he says to the devil, “why don’t you go get me some clubs and balls and I’ll have the game of my after-life.” “I’m sorry, sir, we don’t have any.” “What?” says the man. “No balls or clubs?” “No, sir,” says the devil with a sinister chuckle, “that’s the hell of it.”
Castlecomer 2 Person Team Event 26/27 March Nigel Kearney (12), Fergal O’ Neill (17) 45 pts b9 John Stedmond (15) , James Hynes (24) 45 pts Ladies Ellen Phelan (25), Una Whelan (36) 42 pts Diary Sat 2nd/ Sun 3rd April 18 hole Mens Open Singles S/ford Matchplay Events Entries are now been taken for the Men’s Club Singles & Men’s Club Foursomes Matchplay Competitions. Closing date Sun 10th April (see notice board in the clubhouse). The 2nd qualifying round for the Club Mixed Foursomes takes place on Sun 17th April. A draw for partners will be made on Wed 13th April. Members who wish to play must place their name on the club noticeboard before that date. Ladies golf notes Well done to Ellen and Una on winning the 2 person team event and to Delia o Donohoe and her team on organising a very successful race night. Starting golf Get into golf is starting Tuesday 5th April. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is interested in playing golf. Times 10.00 and 6.50. Contact Honoria or Helen 08791715790 OR 0872540726 Upcoming events M and A coaches is sponsoring next week competition – play Tuesday Saturday or Sunday. The spring league is still in progress please play all your matches The 11 hole lamb competition is on going.
Gowran Park Easter 3 Person Rumble Results of this competition are available online. Weekly Open Singles Our Thursday Open Singles reverts to a weekly competition from Thursday 31st March with a timesheet in place. Time Sheets are available at 056 7726699 or online at www. gowranpark.ie/golfing Golden Golfers - 21st March 2016 11 Hole Champagne Scramble 1st Liam O’Dwyer (12), Ger Hickey (20), Mary Purcell (33) 57 pts 2nd Niamh Connolly (17), Ian Morrissey (17), G. Latchford (23), Miriam Meany (36) 54 pts
kilkennyreporter.ie FIXTURES Thursday 31st March Open Singles Visitor €15.00 Saturday 9th April RACING – No Golf
Kilkenny Results & Fixtures Tuesday March 29th Social Activities Snooker The first semi-finalist of the singles snooker tournament has been decided with Aidan Brennan overcoming Liam Barry 2:0. The remaining three matches between Andy Melay & Dereck Kinahan, Sean Kelly & Paul Cleere, Peter Walkin & Brendan Wall should have been completed by 23 March. Bridge Bridge continues on Monday nights. Results to follow. Results:- Open Singles Stableford Wednesday 23 March 1. John Greene (12) 41Pts. 2. Des Woods (9) 40pts. (B9) 3. Paddy FitzPatrick (10) 40Pts. Best Gross Eoin Cantwell (4) 33 gross pts. 5. Tom Hickey (9) 40Pts. 6. Michael Doran (17) 39Pts. Ladies 1. Aoife Crowdle (19) 36Pts. Easter Fourball Sponsor C J O’Loughlin Ltd (Pococke Foods) Sat. 26 & Sun. 27 March 1. Patrick o’Shea (9) & Brendan Power (7) 47 Pts. 2.Ger Carey (9) & Tommy Barry (14) 46Pts. 3. Ned Nolan (12) & Colm Corbett (6) 45Pts. 4. Peter Walsh (13) & Richard Walsh (1) 44Pts. 5. John Lawlor (14) & Kevin Lenihan (15) 43Pts. Senior Gents 1 Billy Burke, Tom Dunne, Michael Cody, Paddy Halley. 65pts. 2 Philip Tierney, Martin Murphy, Reay Brandon, Joe Ledwidge 63pts. 3 Geoff Meagher, Brendan McIntyre, Joe Nolan Tim Mahony 63pts. 4 Eddie Guilfoyle, John o’Regan, Jim Treacy, Martin Cody 62pts. (B3) 5 Jim Ryan, Eugene Orr, Dick Keoghan, Eamon Molloy 62pts. (B6) 6 Frank Byrne, John Bracken, Ed Geraghty 62pts. (B9) 7 Willie Leahy, Gerry Bowe, Jim Meredith, Finbar Coughlan 62pts. 55 Members played. Team The first of the Inter club competitions starts next week with the Kilkenny Mixed Foursome team taking on Mount Juliet next Saturday April 2nd at 14.00hrs. We have three matches at home and two away. Away Brendan Power & Liz Neary Richard Duggan & Barbara Teehan Home Kieran Wall & Jacinta Culliton Anthony Cleere & Catherine King Luke Kelly & Stella Coughlan Reserves Daragh McNamara & Amy Keating David Farragher & Aimee Cleere Fixtures Tuesday 29 March Ladies Day 8.20 – 10.20 12.20 – 2.20 16.00 - 17.00:- Ladies 9 & 18 Hole Competition Wednesday 30 March
08.50 – 10.00 Visitors 13.00 - 14.30 Members Time Thursday 31 March 09.30 - 11.00 Senior Ladies 11.00 - 13.30 Senior Men 13.30 - 14.30 Members Time 17.00 – 17.30 Barton Cup Friday 01 April 13.00 - 14.30 Members Time 15.00 – 15.15 Ladies Challenge Cup Saturday 02 April 07.30 – 9.00 Members Time 9.00 – 11.30 Men’s & Ladies Competition Richard Duggan Memorial 13.00 – 14.00 Members Time 14.00 – 14.30 Irish Mixed Kilkenny v Mount Juliet Sunday 03 April 07.30 - 16.30 Men’s & Ladies Competition Mens Richard Duggan Memorial Ladies 9 & 18 Holes Stableford Monday 04 April 09.56 - -11.40 Wexford Garda Society 13.00 – 14.30 Members Time 15.00 - 16.30 Richard Duggan Memorial ( Mens Competition) Tuesday 05 April 08.20 - 10.20 Ladies Competition 12.20 - 14.20 16.00 - 16.30 Wednesday 06 April 08.30 – 16.30 Ladies & Gents open Singles Ladies Club Notes Team News Challenge Cup Team. Kilkenny take on Portlaoise this coming Friday, April 1st @15.30hrs with home advantage to the Kilkenny Ladies. Home Ann Kelly 29 Mary Rice 29 Kay Gray 30 Away Frances Graham 30 Margaret Harmer 34 Intermediate Cup (Handicap 16 - 22 The following members have been selected to play Mount Juliet on April 9th @13.00hrs. Home (14.00hrs) Liz Neary Catherine King Marion Woods Away (13.00hrs) Ann Widger, Jacinta Culleton. Team Managers:- Mary Browne & Margaret McCreery. Results 22nd March 2016 18 Hole Stableford 1st Jan Browne (10) 43pts 2nd Catherine Leahy (24) 38pts (B.9) Best Gross: Mary Leahy Browne (3) 28 Gross pt s. 3rd Mags Duggan (29) 38 pts. 4th Ann Widger (21) 37 pts. 5th Kay Gray (30) 35 pts (B.9) NINE HOLE COMPETITION 22nd March 1st Mary Browne (25). 21 pts 2nd Barbara Schofield (36). 17 pts (B9) 3rd Eileen Byrne (36). 17 pts Senior Ladies At the recent AGM of the Senior Ladies Club, Kathleen Gaffney was elected Captain for 2016. Other officer elected were Vice Captain Gretna Nicholson Treasurer Joan Mannion Secretary Jane Duggan Committee:- Teresa Brandon, Josie Bolger, Kathleen Price, Mary Shields.
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BY PAT TREACY MAJESTIC St Kieranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made it three-in -a-row as they came of age, winning their 21st AllIreland Collegesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; senior hurling crown. The Kilkenny hurling aristocrats were the slicker and more skilful team and deserved their victory in a dry but cold Semple Stadium, Thurles on Easter Monday. The champs took a grip PLGZD\ WKURXJK WKH ÂżUVW KDOI with Adrian Mullen and Joe Connolly pointing while Man of the Match Joe Cuddihy JUDEEHG D PDJQLÂżFHQW JRDO WR WXUQ D WZR SRLQW GHÂżFLW LQWR a three-point lead that St Kieranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s held held to the death. The opening half was even with St Kieranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s showing greater awareness to the breaking ball. The teams were OHYHO RQ ÂżYH RFFDVLRQV LQ the opening 17 minutes with sharpshooters Adrian Mullen and Paul Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien exchanging pointed frees. The half was lit up by two fantastic individual points in the 12th and 15th minutes from Paraic Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin and Brian Ryan of Ă rd Scoil Ris. Both points came directly from puck outs following scores from St Kieranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Joe
Cuddihy scored a great individual goal as he latched on the breaking ball on the right wing 40 metres from goal and although he was well hooked RQ KLV ÂżUVW HŕľľRUW KH ÂżQLVKHG on the volley from close range to give his team a vital edge, 1-6 to 0-6 after 22 minutes. Ard Scoil got two questionable frees with Paul Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien successful from one to narrow the gap before Martin Keoghan and Edmond Delaney clipped over two smart points to give the champions a merited fourpoint lead, 1-8 to 0-7. Led the charge Ă rd Scoil thundered into the game from the opening whistle of the new half with a goal from Paraic Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin after 30 seconds to close the gap to the minimum, 1-8 to 1-7. St Kieranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responded brilliantly with Colm Prenderville getting an important point in the 35th minute after his team had been wide with two previRXV HŕľľRUWV Full forward Joe Cuddihy took over and led the charge with three points in a row to HDVH KLV WHDP ÂżYH SRLQWV FOHDU by the 39th minute, 1-12 to 1-7. Ă rd Scoil made a number of substitutions and that seemed to energise the Limerick players with the hard working Conor Bylan, Paul Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien (f), Darragh Cunningham and Paraic Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin on target to close the gap to two points 1-13 to 1-11 with eight minutes remaining. Adrian Mullen pointed for
the champions to lift the spirit of his team mates but Ă rd Scoil kept plugging away with scores from two Paul Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien frees to narrow the gap to a single point by the 60th minute, 1-14 to 1-13. St Kieranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kept their composure. As Adrian Mullen won possesVLRQ LQ PLGÂżHOG KH Rŕľľ ORDGHG to Joe Connolly and the Clara man pointed from 65 metres to clinch a fantastic victory for the talented saints. This win is the best of the three wins for manager Liam Smith and his selectors as they won this championship with a WHDP WKDW KDG D \RXQJHU SURÂżOH and less of a physical presence than the two previous teams. But they exuded huge skill DQG ÂżQHVVH WR ZLQ DQRWKHU WLWOH Scorers: St Kieranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: Joe Cuddihy 1-3, Adrian Mullen 0-5 (3f),Edmond Delaney, Joe Connolly 0-2 each, Edward Moylan, Colum Prenderville, Martin Keoghan 0-1 each. Ă rd Scoil: Paul Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien 0-7f, Paraic Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin 1-2, Conor Boylan 0-2, Darragh Cunningham, Brian Ryan 0-1 each. St Kieranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: Darragh Phelan, Conor Byrne, Tommy Walsh, Evan Carroll, Matt Kenny, Darren Mullen, Michael Cody, Edmond Delaney, Martin Keoghan,Adrian Mullen, Joe Connolly, Colum Prenderville, Sean Carey, Joe Cuddihy, Edward Moylan. Subs: Aidan 1RODQ *HRŕľľ %UHQQDQ 1LDOO Delaney. Ă rd Scoil: S. Mullane, S. Hogan, S. Phelan, R. Connolly, J. Boylan, N. Fox, C. Houlihan, B. Ryan, J. Flynn, D. Carroll, P. Carey, C. Boylan, P. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin, P. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, D. )LW]JHUDOG 6XEV 5 'Xŕľľ & Moriarty, D. Cunningham, J. Delahunty. Referee: Diarmuid Kirwan (Cork).
Man of the Match, Joe Cuddihy with Margaret Cuddihy and Ned Fitzpatrick
Vociferous support for St Kieranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pics: Donal Foley
Edward Moylan gives the slip to Daragh Carroll
Captain Fantastic: Tommy Walsh
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hat-trick exudes skill, finesse, courage
Champs celebrate in style Pics: Donal Foley
Joe Connolly polices Árd Scoil’s Sean Hogan
The taste of victory is so sweet
Joe Cuddihy shows the way
Adrian Mullen, St Kieran’s is kid solo
Wearing their colours with pride
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Clear Cut victory for Jim Bolger REPORTER RACING WITH NED TIERNEY COOLCULLEN maestro Jim Bolger who saddled the well regarded Stenographer to make a winning debut on the opening GD\ RI WKH Ă&#x20AC;DW VHDVRQ FRQWLQXHG LQ winning vein at a testing Cork on Saturday when taking the seven IXUORQJ \ R PDLGHQ FRXUWHV\ RI Clear Cut. +DYLQJ EHHQ SODFHG WZLFH DV D MXYHQLOH WKH VRQ RI $FFODPDWLRQ was an expensive failure when making his seasonal debut on the all-weather at Dundalk but showed that form to be wrong DV KH MXVWLÂżHG VWURQJ VXSSRUW LQ WKH KDQGV RI VWDEOH MRFNH\ .HYLQ Manning. His main market rival, A Likely
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Our Gerry Town and welcomes soccer Evergreen win boss Pellegrini
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BY JIMMY RHATIGAN
Local musician, Gerry Walsh with soccer boss, Manuel Pellegrini who visited our city at the weekend BY JIMMY RHATIGAN $ -2851(< IRU D KDLU FXW OHG WR D FKDQFH PHHWLQJ ZLWK D IDPRXV VRFFHU PDQDJHU IRU D SRSXODU ORFDO PLQVWUHO 0XVLFLDQ DQG VLQJHU *HUU\ Walsh who plays regularly with his dad, songwriter, entertainer DQG SURPLQHQW DWKOHWH 0LFN :DOVK ZDV LQ WKH IDPLO\ FDU ZLWK his father when they spotted a PDQ ZKR ORRNHG OLNH 0DQFKHVter City boss, Manuel Pellegrini. )DWKHU DQG VRQ GRXEOHG EDFN and, to their delight, it was the
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THERE WAS double delight for ORFDO VRFFHU DW WKH ZHHNHQG ZKHQ Evergreen and Thomastown had EULOOLDQW ODVW ZLQV WR SLFN XS WKHLU WLFNHWV WR WKH TXDUWHU ÂżQDOV RI the Leinster Junior Cup. 1RZ WKHUH ZLOO EH ÂżQJHUV FURVVHG that the pair get home advantage in the next games and, perhaps just DV LPSRUWDQW WKDW WKH\ GRQÂśW FRPH out of the drum together in a last HLJKW PDWFK (YHUJUHHQ IDFHG LPSUHVVLYH RSponents in Collinstown FC but kept up their great run this season by going through by the odd goal LQ ÂżYH 7KH JRDOV ZHUH VFRUHG by Daragh Walsh (2) and Simon Burke. *UHDW FUHGLW LV DOVR GXH WR FXUUHQW .LONHQQ\ 3UHPLHU /HDJXH WLWOH holders, Thomastown United, who GHVSLWH DQ LQGLŕľľHUHQW VHDVRQ DW ORFDO OHYHO DUH GRLQJ WKH EXVLQHVV LQ WKH SURYLQFLDO FRPSHWLWLRQ They travelled to Dublin to meet Firhouse Clover and returned KRPH ZLWK D VXSHUE YLFWRU\ The draw for the next round of WKH FRPSHWLWLRQ KDV QRW \HW EHHQ made. To have two teams in the business end of the Leinster Cup is a WUHPHQGRXV ERRVW IRU WKH .LONHQQ\ 'LVWULFW /HDJXH DQG FKDQFHV DUH
that Evergreen Youths will win a VHPL ÂżQDO SDVV LQ WKH 8 SURYLQFLDO FXS ZKHQ WKH\ SOD\ 0RXQWPHOOLFN LQ WKH TXDUWHU ÂżQDO DW (Yergreen Park on Saturday at 2pm. Easter Bunny 0HDQZKLOH LQ WKH ORFDO OHDJXH the Easter Bunny delivered for Stoneyford United in the Premier 'LYLVLRQ ZKHQ WKH\ VFRUHG ZKDW KDG WR EH D VXUSULVH YLFWRU\ over an understrength Freebooters. 7KH 6WRQH\ JRDOV ZHUH VFRUHG E\ &LDUDQ &ROIHU &RQRU &RŕľľH\ Damien Raggett and Martin Murray. The win gives United an added boost as they battle to stay in the top division, although they will hardly relish their away game with Thomastown United on Sunday. Even though they have improved immensely of late, Freshford Town still look destined for the drop along with Newpark who however have two games to play. 7KH 1HZSDUN &OXE FDQ JLYH their poor season a boost tomorrow, Thursday evening when they WUDYHO WR 'XUURZ IRU D 0F&DOPRQW &XS FODVK ZLWK WKH /LRQV That wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be an easy task for WKH FLW\ VLGH EXW YLFWRU\ KDV WR EH their goal if they are to retain any UHDO LQWHUHVW LQ WKH ÂżQDO VWDJHV RI the season.
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Reporter Soccer Fixtures Thursday, March 31 McCalmont Cup Lions â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Newpark â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 6.30pm
Saturday, April 2 Division 2 Thomastown v Freebooters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 2pm Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 7-aside Shield Final Thomastown v Evergreen, 5pm, Derdimus Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s League Clover United v Callan, Rathdowney, 5.30pm
Sunday, March 2 Leinster Youths Quarter-Final Evergreen v Mountmellick, 2pm McCalmont Cup (11am unless stated) Brookville v Deen Celtic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;; Castlewarren v Freshford, 2.30pm; River Rangers v Thomastown â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;; Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Tullaroan St Caniceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Credit Union Premier Division Thomastown United â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Stoneyford United, 11am; Freebooters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Callan â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 11am Division 1 Spa United v Fort Rangers, 11am; Freebooters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Cl;over â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 11am Division 2 Callan â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Newpark â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 11am Division 3 Thomastown â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Ballacolla, 2.30pm; St Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s v Clover â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 11am
Reporter Soccer Results Leinster Junior Cup Evergreen 3, Collinstown FC 2; Firhouse Clover 0, Thomastown United 1 McCalmont Cup East End 3, Lions â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 0; Freebooters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3, Thomastown â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 0; Evergreen 46 1, Deen Celtic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 8; Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 7, Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5 Premier Division Stoneyford 5, Freebooters 1
Division 1 Clover â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 1, Fort Rangers 1 Division 2 Highview Athletic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3, Callan â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 1 Division 3 Castlewarren 2, St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4 Youths Division 2 Thomastown 3, Lions 0; River Rangers 2, Freebooters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 7aside Clover 1, Freshford Town 0; Evergreen 5, Tullaroan 1
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Paulstown boxing team at the Callan tournament
Callan trainers, John Hickey, who is also an international referee, Michael Comerford and head coach and club administrator, Jimmy Walsh with enthusiastic young boxers
Kids of courage honour 1916 BY JIMMY RHATIGAN YOUNG boxers had their own way of paying tribute to the men and women of 1916. Just like those who risked or VDFULÂżFHG WKHLU OLYHV IRU WKHLU country, battling boys and girls showed true courage as they enjoyed what we might call a VXSHU ÂżVWLFXŕľľV SDUW\
2YHU \RXQJVWHUV EHWZHHQ the ages of 7 and 18 boxed for all were worth in a smashing afternoon of pugilism at Callan Boxing Club on Saturday. It was a tremendous family occasion as parents went along WR FKHHU RQ WKHLU RŕľľVSULQJ $QG perhaps the most beautiful aspect of it all was there were no losers. $OO WKH FKLOGUHQ ZHUH ZLQQHUV
in a tourney that brought some fantastic boxing. &RQWHVWDQWV LQFOXGHG EUDYH girls, children from the local club, Paulstown Boxing Club, St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boxing Club, New Ross and Wicklow. $QG DV LI WR VWUHVV WKH LPportance of the competition, RŕľśFLDOV LQFOXGHG LQWHUQDWLRQDO referees, John Hickey and Ollie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill while coaches
Callan coaches, John Hickey and Jimmy Walsh with boxers, Sam Brennan, Paulstown and Willie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly, Callan
were Michael Comerford and Callan head coach, Jimmy Walsh. Local business ,W ZDV D FRPPXQLW\ HYHQW WKDW enjoyed the backing of local business. Generous sponsors were Dermot McCabe, Super Valu, Green Street, Liam Drennan of The Big Wheel Pub, Green Street, Michael Maher of Maherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Filling Station, Clonmel Road, Eddie Kelly at the Steppes Bar, Mark McGuire, Mickeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, Bridge Street, Ger Doheny The Cosy Inn Bar, Mill Street. $OO WKH \RXQJVWHUV UHFHLYHG PHGDOV ÂżWWLQJ PHPHQWRV RI 1916, potential family heirORRPV HQJUDYHG &DOODQ %R[LQJ &OXE DQG ZLWK WKH KDUS RI Ireland. 7KH ÂżUVW ERXW ZDV DW SP and it was helter skelter right up WR SP ZKHQ WKH OLYHO\ SDUWLFLSDQWV ÂżQDOO\ VHWWOHG GRZQ to crisps and refreshments and a few well chosen words from John Hickey, Ollie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill and Jimmy Walsh. The compliment of the afternoon came from Jimmy who VDLG WKH ER[LQJ ZDV ÂżUVW FODVV VWXŕľľ Medals were presented by Clare Grace and sponsored by John Hickey. Meanwhile, Callan Boxing &OXE KDV WZR \RXQJ ÂżJKWHUV competing in the Irish Championships at the National Stadium. &XUWLV 'DUF\ LV LQ D VHPL ÂżQDO today, Wednesday, while Fiacre Knox is also in action in a quarWHU ÂżQDO WRGD\
Paulstown boxer Dylan Carpenter and Callanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mahony after their bout
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